Smith+Nephew Robotics overview
Smith+Nephew is a global medical technology company with the CORI surgical system for orthopedic robotic-assisted procedures. The company is relevant to robotic arms because orthopedic surgery increasingly uses robotic planning and guidance to improve implant placement and workflow.
Company fact | Detail |
Founded | 1856 Smith+Nephew; robotics expanded through Navio acquisition |
Country | United Kingdom |
Address | Building 5, Croxley Park, Hatters Lane, Watford WD18 8YE |
Employees | Approx. 18,000+ globally |
Specializes in | Orthopedic surgical robotics, robotic-assisted knee surgery, medical technology |
Products | CORI Surgical System, orthopedic implants, surgical planning and robotics tools |
Typical projects | CORI surgical system, knee arthroplasty planning, orthopedic robotics programs, hospital surgical workflow integration |
Management and ownership | Smith+Nephew plc is publicly listed in the United Kingdom. CEO: Deepak Nath. Ownership is public-market based. |
Website: www.smith-nephew.com
Smith+Nephew Robotics review summary
Smith+Nephew is a British medical technology company with 18,000 employees and revenue of USD 6.16 billion in 2025. It entered orthopedic robotics in 2015 by buying Blue Belt Technologies. This profile sets out its history, robotics business, figures and listing.
Verified key facts from the review
Fact | Detail |
Company | Smith & Nephew plc |
Founded | 1856, in Kingston upon Hull |
Founder | Thomas James Smith |
Headquarters | Watford, England |
Employees | 18,000 in 2025 |
Revenue | USD 6,164 million, 2025 |
Net income | USD 625 million, 2025 |
Stock listing | London: SN; New York: SNN |
Chief Executive Officer | Dr Deepak Nath, since 2022 |
Strengths
Three balanced business segments.
Its own robotics and tracking technology.
Challenges
Larger competitors in orthopedic robots.
A change of chief executive in 2022.
Read the full review: Smith+Nephew Company Profile: History, Robotics, Financials and Stock
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